Critical Thinking Quiz

What is one advantage of critical thinking?

• It’s a process that helps us make only large, important decisions

• It’s a process that helps us make only small, unimportant decisions

• It’s a process that helps us create hidden issues, bias and manipulation

• It’s a process that helps us reveal hidden issues, bias and manipulation

What is the first step (of five) in the critical thinking process?

• Gather information

• Apply information

• Formulate questions

• Consider implications

When making a decision, what is the main purpose of gathering facts and information?

• To make sure your assumptions are illogical

• To weigh out various options or choices

• To ignore the implications of your choices

• To explore your own perspective and point of view

Considering the implications of a decision means:

• Examining its potential outcomes and effects

• Asking questions to determine your goal

• Gathering information to weigh out options

• Determining whether information is logical

How can critical thinking improve your chances of making better choices?

• Critical thinking helps you pick the correct and best choice for all situations

• Critical thinking helps you explore only your own perspective and no others

• Critical thinking helps you examine information and make unreasonable choices

• Critical thinking provides you the tools to sift through complex information logically

What are the two standard features of every problem?

• A) A goal and a barrier

• B) A solution and a question

• C) A task and a deadline

• D) A plan and an obstacle

What type of questions encourage people to participate in a dialogue?

• A) Closed-ended questions

• B) Open-ended questions

• C) Leading questions

• D) Interrogating questions

Which of the following is NOT a style of questioning mentioned in the document?

• A) Clarifying

• B) Refocusing

• C) Narrowing

• D) Persuading

What is critical thinking in the context of the workplace?

• A) A form of thinking that involves questioning, analyzing, and evaluating what we see, hear, read, say, and write

• B) A method of solving problems quickly

• C) A way to avoid making decisions

• D) A technique for managing time effectively

What is one way to identify issues in a company?

• A) List all the things that could be improved and choose the most important ones

• B) Ask the employees to solve the problems

• C) Ignore minor issues and focus on major ones

• D) Conduct a survey every month